Release Notes
July 31, 2018
CONTENTS:
Version Release
Current software release available for NorthStar:
Date | Version | Description |
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July 31, 2018 | 4.4.3399 | Several fixes applied to credit card processing, Meal Breaks, payment, and UI and functionality. |
Intended Audience
Clients utilizing the NorthStar Point-of-Sale software; both server and application.
Customer Support
For technical support and any questions regarding NorthStar and other products that are not addressed within this document:
NorthStar Support Webpage: https://northstarrestaurantpos.com/contact/
Order Entry Support: 866-590-1411
NOTE: If your distributor provides technical support for this product, please contact them for support rather than Custom Business Solutions
1. Introduction
This document provides information about the latest updates for NorthStar for your restaurants point-of-sale system.
To learn more about the NorthStar product:
- Webpage and product information
- NorthStar Order Entry documentation and related documentation is located below
2. Special Considerations During Upgrade
The NorthStar Server upgrades are scheduled and then deployed via our cloud software to all restaurant locations during the end-of-day process.
It is important that the server at the location meets the proper system requirements while maintaining constant internet connectivity or the server will not receive the proper scheduled upgrade.
Please adhere to the System Requirementss page to make sure that your current system hasn't encountered any changes that could fluctuate, i.e. limited Hard Drive space and firewall allowances.
3. New Features
NOTE - Please speak with your CBS Representative to verify if you need to activate a specific feature for your account that has a direct correlation with new features and improvements. Also, in some cases the application portion of the work will be provided in a future application release.
- None
4. Improvements
NOTE - Please speak with your CBS Representative to verify if you need to activate a specific feature for your account that has a direct correlation with new improvements. Also, in some cases the application portion of the work will be provided in a future application release.
- None
5. Fixes
- Minor fixes to Heartland payment with capturing credit card transactions on PAX terminals and display of last four digits on refunded check.
- Guest Facing/Kiosk TSYS returns Auth Code from processor now.
- Check search populates checks from previous business dates.
- A few minor fixes applied to Meal Break for UI, printouts, and functionality.
- Able to utilize Chase PaymenTech credit card processing through PAX terminal.
- Able to void menu items on a pre-authed credit card transaction.
6. Related Documentation
All NorthStar Order Entry documentation and how-to guides are located in the links below:
- 4.5.3599 - Technical release notes
- User Guides